The South Carolina Technical College System is a key partner in the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) initiative, a federally designated tech hub focused on cyber-secure grid resilience technologies.
Here’s how they are connected:

• Federal Grant Funding: The SC NEXUS was awarded $45 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs program. This funding supports various projects aimed at advancing clean energy technologies and workforce development.
• Workforce Development and Training: One of the key projects funded by this grant is the Education and Workforce Center project, led by the SC Technical College System. This project aims to
  1.  Increase awareness of career opportunities in South Carolina’s energy-focused industries.
  2.  Identify and develop the necessary skills for success in these roles.
  3.  Provide crucial support services, like childcare and transportation, to encourage greater workforce participation.
• Targeting Underserved Communities: A significant goal of the SC NEXUS is to ensure that the benefits of its projects, including skills training and workforce development, reach the most distressed counties within the region. They aim to source over 40% of jobs from underserved and rural communities.

As a training partner, OCtech has been awarded $215,000 to offer energy-related programming, including Electrical Lineman and Cybersecurity.